pay attention to
phrase
: to concentrate on
Pay (close/careful) attention to what she says.
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Dip an extendable brush or broom into the mixture, and scrub the inside of the garbage bin, making sure to pay attention to the bottom and corners where messes can accumulate.
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Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
3 July 2026
That being said, be sure to pay attention to what’s pushing your buttons, but also recognize what finally inspires you to charge ahead.
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Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
3 July 2026
Painting Tip Make sure to test a few samples when selecting the perfect white paint for a room without much light, and pay attention to how any light the room receives—natural or artificial—hits each of your options.
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The Spruce,
3 July 2026
Your question is a manifestation of handwringing, and so, yeah, a lot of people don’t pay attention to it, and that’s okay, and a lot of people do, and that’s better.
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Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
2 July 2026
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Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
3 July 2026
That being said, be sure to pay attention to what’s pushing your buttons, but also recognize what finally inspires you to charge ahead.
—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
3 July 2026
Painting Tip Make sure to test a few samples when selecting the perfect white paint for a room without much light, and pay attention to how any light the room receives—natural or artificial—hits each of your options.
—
The Spruce,
3 July 2026
Your question is a manifestation of handwringing, and so, yeah, a lot of people don’t pay attention to it, and that’s okay, and a lot of people do, and that’s better.
—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
2 July 2026
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“Pay attention to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pay%20attention%20to. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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